The family reportedly purchased a dummy online and put a Clark Griswold mask on it, as well as dressed it in Clark-inspired clothing.

KXAN reported that the Heerlein family in Austin bought a dummy and had it appear to be hanging onto their roof.

But one man, identified as a veteran named Alfred, thought someone was really in danger.

A NEST camera at the door of the home captured the whole incident as the man tries to save what he believes to be a person.

"Oh mister, please hold on", the man said before wrestling with the ladder.

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Although "Clark" is clearly a dummy, people walking by were concerned enough to call for help.

"He was doing everything he could to get the ladder!" "He didn't give up".

The family also placed a sign at the bottom of their Clark Griswold display to caution other passerby.

An Austin police officer showed up after the 9-1-1 call and spoke to the nanny who was home at the time.

"We'd love to be able to find him and reach out".

'I was trying to get him down any way I can, ' Alfred said. "Except when I started talking to him, he never said nothing!" the passerby told KVUE. He then called 911, according to ABC News.

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